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Distance from Zhengzhou to Sofia

Straight line

7,520 km
4,673 mi · 4,060 NM

By road

9,956 km
6,187 mi

Travel time

115 h 39 min
flight ≈ 9 h 54 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Zhengzhou from Sofia?

Zhengzhou (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,520 km in a straight line, that is 4,673 miles or 4,060 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zhengzhou to Sofia is 9,956 km (6,187 miles), about 115 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Zhengzhou, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 48.6323°, 71.6899°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 54 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Zhengzhou from Sofia?

By road it is 9,956 km (6,187 miles) from Zhengzhou to Sofia; in a straight line it is 7,520 km (4,673 miles).

How long is the drive from Zhengzhou to Sofia?

About 115 h 39 min on the fastest route (9,956 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Zhengzhou?

Sofia is to the north-west of Zhengzhou, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Zhengzhou to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 54 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.